London Mayday 300th Anniversary Party
Space Hijacker | 14.04.2008 15:40 | Culture | Free Spaces | Repression | London
It was known as such "a nursery of vice and debauchery", that after 1708 the authorities, having had enough of this dangerous freedom and subversion, shut it down. Although there were some attempts at reviving it, the creeping spectre of gentrification made sure it couldn't continue, as the area of the fayre was gradually built over with palaces and playgrounds for the rich.
To commemorate this significant anniversary, and the still thriving tradition of over the top state control, the Space Hijackers and the Metropolitan Police proudly present a collaborative re-enactment of the end of this traditional May Fayre. Our modern-day interpretation of the cycle of uprising and suppression is in keeping with the attempted repression of parties, protests and gatherings enacted by the state throughout the ages.
In act one, the Space Hijackers will be inviting people to join a mayday street party in it’s traditional home, with music, bands, food and revelry. This will be later followed by the Metropolitan Police Players, who will be re-enacting a classic clamping down on civil liberties and freedom of the people.
All are welcome to this celebration, bring food, bands, mead, rum, codpieces, bales of hay, 18th century prostitutes, music, laughter, wonky teeth, corsets, bustles, spit roasts and virgins dancing around poles.
The exact location of the fayre is still a closely guarded secret, however it will be revealed closer to the date on our website
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Space Hijacker
Homepage:
http://www.spacehijackers.org
Additions
fair point
29.04.2008 15:36
meeting points will be announced tomorrow morning.
Costume Ideas and history stuff
STUFF YOU SHOULD TO KNOW
COSTUME IDEAS:
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MAYDAY HISTORY:
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Bristly pioneer
NEW INFORMATION
30.04.2008 13:22
1) Space Hijackers, Peasants, Aristocracy, Performers, Merchants, Peddlers, Strumpets and Virgins Meet in Green Park by Green Park tube, we will then head off to the May Fayre at 2:03pm promptly
2) Metropolitan Police, Fools, Soldiers and Vagabonds Meet outside Bond Street tube station, we will then head off to the May Fayre at 2:34 promptly
Please note it is very important you do not join the wrong meeting point, otherwise you will look like a total fool!
Call 07513 335 777 to catch up
See you There!
18th century ruffian
e-mail:
mayfayre2008@gmail.com
Homepage:
http://www.spacehijackers.org.uk
Comments
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self-promotional event
24.04.2008 09:29
MFI
mfi
not a competition
24.04.2008 10:07
As for why 'brand' an event... that should be obvious. When people know or previous exploits and reputation, they may feel more of a connection to those organising a future event and more (or less) likely to attend. It's totally normal. The wombles for example did it a lot.
Remember - it's not a competition.
us vs them
ok
24.04.2008 14:47
MFI
mfi
And furthermore...
29.04.2008 09:57
A person
just one question...
01.05.2008 08:31
good luck with this comrades. can't get away from the orrifice, but it sounds fabbo
Daansaaf